SARM 2015Ullrich HechterIFSA Regional Representative: Southern
Africa
Different Local committeesInternational Forestry Student
Symposium (IFSS)IFSS 2015 in Philippines in AugustVarious workshops
at IFSSVarious speakers at IFSSIFSA plenary sessionsSARMSouthern
African Regional Meeting.Students from across Southern
Africa.Various presentations by professionals.Field
trips.Networking and improve knowledge.Five IFSA registered LCs in
Southern AfricaSaasveld Forestry Association from NMMU George
campus.Univen Forestry Association from the university of
Venda.Fort Cox Forestry Students Association from the Fort Cox
college of Agriculture.Stellenbosch Forestry Students association
from the university of Stellenbosch.Forestry, Ecological and
Wildlife Society from the National University of Science and
Technology.Activities LCs are involved inTree tagging
projects.Organising drivers licences for first years.Organising
corporate clothing.Photo competitions for students.Welcoming
functions for 1st year students.Tree planting activities.Community
outreach programmes.Expos to create awareness.Cleaning campaigns.LC
ChallengesObtaining funding.Lack of material to create
awareness.Lack in Student participation.Time constraints.Biggest
challenge: FundingRegional Representative responsibilitiesUpdate
contact database.Constant communication with LCs.Regular meetings
with co-RR and IFSA councillor.Making sure OC of SARM is still on
track.Securing funds to attend IFSS.Get other universities to join
IFSA.Regional Representative ChallengesObtain funding to attend
events and symposiums.Late responses from LCsTime
management.Getting other universities to join IFSA.To
Conclude.Students should become part of IFSA.Enjoy SARM.Thank you
to the OC of SARM 2015!!World Forestry Congress in Durban in
September.THANK YOU
